The inherent stability of the B-17 Flying Fortress airframe enabled the headless bomber to remain in loose formation with the Group…
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“Collings Foundation B-17G Nine-O-Nine crashed because the pilot lowered the landing gear too early which lead to the aircraft landing short of the runway,” NTSB says
by Dario LeoneThe NTSB said in a report released on Apr. 13, 2021 that pilot error probably caused Collings Foundation B-17G Nine-O-Nine crash…
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A Mighty Fortress: why the Boeing B-17 is the best bomber ever built
by Dario LeoneLittle did Boeing know that with the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress they had designed an aircraft that would set the standards…
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Military Aviation
Meet Caroline “Blaze” Jensen, first qualified female pilot in the T-7A Red Hawk
by Dario LeoneCaroline “Blaze” Jensen, first qualified female pilot in the T-7A Red Hawk, Follows flight plan of World War II women aviators.…
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The incredible story of Marinos Mitralexis, the Greek pilot who brought down an enemy bomber by ramming its tail and arrested its crew
Mitralexis, who had already shot down one bomber, aimed the nose of his PZL P. 24 right into an enemy bomber’s…
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During the Battle of Britain, a lone German Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance seaplane fought against six RAF Spitfires. And shot one down.
by Dario LeoneThe RAF learned that the Ar 196 could be a surprisingly dangerous opponent if flown by an able pilot. Beating its…
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The day U-boat U-134 shot down K-74: the story of the only US Navy blimp lost to enemy action in World War II
by Dario LeoneWhile US Navy blimps were useful for finding and pinning down U-boats until other help arrived, they were not supposed to…
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Sinking Force Z: the day the Imperial Japanese Navy killed the Battleship
by Dario LeoneThe loss of Force Z was a colossal disaster for the British, and one that effectively marked the end of its…
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Watch the trailer of Red Tail Angels, the Tuskegee Airmen documentary series produced by USAF
by Dario Leone“The Red Tailed Angels” documentary series showcases the hardships, struggles and ultimately the successes of the Tuskegee Airmen. In commemoration of…
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Volksjäger: the story of the Heinkel He 162, the Nazi wooden jet fighter
by Dario LeoneThe Heinkel He162 was one of Nazi Germany’s last ditch attempts to win back the control of the skies with a…
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